19 Must Visit Brooklyn Vegan Restaurants
If you’re a vegan living in or visiting Brooklyn, you’re in luck! This borough is home to a thriving vegan food scene, with a wide variety of restaurants and cafes serving up delicious plant-based meals and treats. Whether you’re looking for a cheese-covered vegan burger, a berry-packed smoothie bowl, or a decadent vegan dessert, you’ll find plenty of can’t-miss options. But choosing where to go can be a challenge! Check out this never-ending lineup of the best vegan restaurants in Brooklyn for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more!
The Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Brooklyn
You’ll find everything from crispy house-made empanadas stuffed with guava and cream cheese to savory Jap Chae at these Brooklyn vegan restaurants!
PLANTA
316 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Unlike the PLANTA in Manhattan, this hip eatery has a globally-inspired menu (not just Asian eats) and is the perfect place for a sophisticated night out or weekend brunch! The menu features creative sushi (don’t miss the baked crab roll), house-made pizza, various noodle dishes, and much more.
The weekend brunch menu (available Saturday and Sunday) offers everything from French toast with berry compote to avocado flatbread — whatever you choose, it will go great with their endless Mimosas!
The VSPOT
156 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
You can’t leave Brooklyn without getting your hands on one of the VSpot’s house-made arepas topped with an irresistible mix of Colombian red beans, carne molida (or mushrooms for a gluten-free option), guac, and more! Aside from delicious Arepas, Brooklyn’s oldest Latin vegan restaurant has a killer menu packed with house-made empanadas, loaded burritos, Colombian fried chicharron, and more!
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Ras Plant-Based
739 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Get ready to enjoy a flavor rainbow! Ras is the first organic, plant-based Ethiopian restaurant in NYC and is ready to delight you with classic dishes and some seasonal favorites. Their lunch menu features gorgeous bowls filled with slowly simmered chickpeas, collards, stewed tomatoes, and more. Their menu at dinner flips to include traditional platters served with Injera or rice. These are perfect for sharing! But if you’re not a fan of sharing, no worries; they have plenty of small bites and entrees to check out.
Chun Vegetarian
582 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216
When the craving for sesame chick’n strikes, there is no better place in Brooklyn to go than this delicious Chinese spot! Their vegan-friendly menu features all of the classics you’ve been missing — sweet basil chick’n (soy protein), mapo tofu, or veggie Lo Mein! Just ask which options are vegan — some use vegetarian mock meats.
Guevara’s
Locations in Clinton Hill & Williamsburg
This spot is part plant shop and part mouthwatering Cuban-inspired pastry shop and café! If the pastel pink storefront doesn’t catch your attention, their guava cream cheese stuffed donuts and breakfast tortas will! Whether you roll in here for breakfast or lunch, you will have one heck of a time deciding what to order. You absolutely can’t go wrong with one of their house-made empanadas and an order of loaded chilaquiles!
Ital Kitchen
1032 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11225
These French-inspired vegan-friendly Ital eats are created to heal and create happiness — who couldn’t use a little of that?! You’ll find unique dishes like The Noxtails (portobello and diced shiitake mushrooms, butter beans in coq au vin sauce) to spicy Ital veggie jerk chicken.
Luanne’s Wild Ginger
Multiple locations throughout Brooklyn
If you just can’t decide between savory Jap Chae or a piping hot bowl of Pho, come here! Luanne is cooking up a fantastic lineup of Asian vegan eats inspired by Japan, Thailand, Korea, and more. The menu at each location may vary slightly, so if you’re looking for something specific, check before you go.
Next Stop Vegan
88 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
For a massive lineup of Dominican-inspired comfort food, look no further! Their menu is filled with flavorful burgers loaded with provolone truffle mac-n-cheese to crunchy carnitas tacos. If you like sweet plantains, you’ll love the Platano Power sandwich, made with a house-made black bean and brown rice patty!
Modern Love
317 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
All of the comforting vegan eats you could dream up can be found at this hip Williamsburg spot! It is near impossible deciding what to order — crispy oyster mushroom calamari, loaded nachos, creamy mac-n-cheese, and that’s just the start! Whatever you choose, save a little room for one of their ultra-creamy vegan milkshakes — the peanut butter shake will knock your socks off!
Seitan’s Helper
2 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
With a name like that, how can you not want to check it out!? This casual spot is creating a cult-like following with its creative sandwich lineup featuring its house-made meats. Deciding what to get is a challenge. You could be a Sexy Devil (seitan ham, turkey, Rind cheddar, pickled jalapenos, sauerkraut, satanic sauce on a focaccia hero) or an Evil Twin (seitan roast beef, Rind cheddar, dill pickles, tangy slaw, mayo on a potato onion roll) — and that’s just the start!
Greedi Vegan
326 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Being greedy is usually not a great personality trait unless you come to this casual vegan spot! Their delicious lineup of vegan comfort eats could keep you here for days, and I bet you’d still not get to the end of it. First-time visitors shouldn’t miss their fried chick’n soul bowl served with creamy mac-n-cheese, sauteed kale, and sweet potatoes. On top of that, you’ll find fried dumplings, spicy chick’n bites, loaded cheese fries, and more!
Screamer’s Pizza
Locations in Green Point & Crown Heights
Can you really go to NYC without sampling their iconic pizza? I don’t think so! This classic pizzeria is tossing up epic pies covered in garlic oil, chorizo, almond ricotta, and much more. On top of pizza pies, you’ll also find French fries covered with all the pizza fixins’, onion rings, made-to-order calzones, and much more!
Fatboy’s Vegan Burgers
537 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11216
These burgers are epic — make sure you come hungry! You can start with one of their pre-created masterpieces or go to town creating your own loaded with grilled mushrooms, cheese, and of course, you can’t skip their house-made Fatboy’s sauce! The options don’t end with the burgers — there’s more! Make sure you add an order of super crispy Fatty Tots or have ’em messy! Their special Messy Tots are covered in a super cheesy concoction that you won’t soon forget!
Grilled!
264 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Burger, hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes — what more could you possibly need? This Brooklyn vegan fast-food spot will delight you with a massive lineup of diner-inspired delights. Whether you’re in the mood for a juicy burger covered in cheese or a crispy fish filet, you’ll find it and much more here!
Slutty Vegan Brooklyn
690 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
This vegan burger spot has created a cult following with its tongue-in-cheek creations, and you no longer have to trek to Atlanta to test them out! The burgers and sandwiches are epic, and there’s something for everyone — whether you’re a Hollywood Hooker (veganized Philly cheesesteak) or a Fussy Hussy (burger loaded with cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, Slut Sauce, on a Hawaiian bun)! Make sure you add an order of their signature Slutty fries sprinkled with Slut Dust!
Garden Carver
187 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
There aren’t many opportunities to visit a vegan butcher spot, so here’s your chance! The deli case is lined with various irresistible kinds of cheese and peppery meats to create a killer charcuterie board, or you can go for one of their giant sandwiches. You can’t go wrong choosing the Nashville hot chick’n, loaded croissant sandwich, or the saucy meatball hero! If you’re on the run, pop in for a coffee and pastry to keep you fueled!
Next Level Burger
292 Ashland Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217
This vegan fast-food chain is absolutely next level and lucky for us, it’s sprinkled throughout the US! You’ll find the Brooklyn-based spot tucked inside Whole Foods serving up giant burgers, crispy chick’n, creamy milkshakes, and much more!
Toad Style
93 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
This casual vegan spot in Bed-Stuy is flipping mouthwatering burgers and all the cheese-covered things you could imagine! Their menu includes traditional veganized burgers, BBQ jackfruit, and super creamy grilled cheese. During the week, they offer a special lunch deal (until 5 PM), which includes a burger or sandwich with your choice of salad or side for $11.
Butcher’s Daughter
271 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
This chic west coast meets east coast café can help you get your day started all week long! No matter the day, roll in here for a stack of vegan and gluten-free pancakes topped with fresh berries or a slice of their popular loaded banana bread. Make sure you also check out their berry and veggie-packed smoothies — go for the 7 Minutes in Heaven for a boost of energy! They also have a great menu for lunch and dinner — it’s a terrific all round spot for vegan food in Brooklyn!
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